Gumtree Shield Bug vs Derbid Planthopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gumtree Shield Bug | Derbid Planthopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Poecilometis strigatus | Anotia bonnetii |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Derbidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Eastern United States, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gumtree Shield Bug
A large shield bug commonly found on eucalyptus trees across Australia. It has a distinctive brown and cream patterned body with a broad, shield-shaped pronotum.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases a powerful stink from thoracic glands that can linger on human skin for hours.
Derbid Planthopper
A delicate planthopper with elongated, paddle-shaped wings held flat over the body. It is pale yellowish-green and often found resting on palm fronds and broad-leaved plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most planthoppers, derbid nymphs are mycophagous, feeding on fungal hyphae in leaf litter and rotting wood before switching to plant sap as adults.